OSTIA ANTICA TOUR
All of you who have already spent a few days in Rome and would like to enjoy a nice walk without crowd and noise need to visit Ostia Antica.
Ostia Antica is the Roman city of the Imperial age whose Latin name ‘Ostium’ means ‘mouth of the river’, reflecting its position along the Tiber river. Ostia was founded around the 4th century BC by King Anco Marzio and became the harbour of Rome around which, throughout the following centuries, a flourishing trade and business centre developed. Following the Barbarian invasions, the decline of Ostia began when the port was abandoned and became silted up. The archaeolgical excavations undertaken at the beginning of the XIX century have brought the ancient city back to light, a rare witness to 900 years of Roman civilization. During your walk through the ruins, your guide will tell you a lot about the cultural and social life of this interesting commercial settlement.
Every Tuesday and Friday Morning – Approx. 4 hours
From 1st March to 31st October
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